Workshop/ Training for Town Councils and Unit Committees of South Dayi District

The South Dayi District on 24th & 25th November, 2021  organized Workshop/ Training for Town Councils and Unit Committees of Tongor-Kpalime Zone and Peki Zone respectively at the District Assembly Hall in the District Capital, Kpeve.

In his opening remark, the DCE, Hon. Godwin Dadzawa  welcomed everyone present and then briefed them about the aim of the Training/workshop.

He said the workshop is to equip the Unit Committees to help in Revenue Mobilization/Collection in the District. He said this will enhance development and growth of the District.

He finally urged them to pay attention so as to achieve the goal of the training.

In the first presentation, the Human Resource Manager,  Mr. Henry Yevu  presented on what the Local Government Structure of the 4th Republic of Ghana entails, which included the Town Councils and Unit Committees.

Mr. Yevu enlightened them on what the Local Government constitute and its importance. He said the Local Government is made up voted or elected Assembly members, Unit Committee members and the Government Appointees of the Assembly.  He pointed out that, protection of the citizens from external aggression, efficient method of administering services, maintenance of internal peace and security were some importance of the Local Government.

In the second presentation, the Assistant Director III, Mr. Samuel Eto presented on the Function of the District Assembly. He said the District Assembly as part of its function promote local economic development as well as exercise political and administrative authority in the District.

He revealed that the Unit Committee members are the root of the Assembly and that the staff of the District Assembly supports the Town/Area Councils to carry out their duties.

He further said that the District Assembly collaborates with other agencies such as NCCE, NADMO, Security Services and many other to perform their duties.

In the third presentation, the Assistant Director, Mr. Charles Boazor  presented on the Establishment of Substructures which included Sub-Metros, Urban Councils, Zonal Councils, Town Councils, Area Councils and Unit Committee.

He revealed that South Dayi District has two Councils namely Peki Town Council and Tongor-Kpalime Area Council. He also said that a Council is composed of Five(5) Assembly Members, Ten(10) Unit Committee members and One(1) representative of Chief. He further said that the Council has two committees namely Development & Services Committee and Finance & Administration Committee.

He outlined some functions of the Unit committees which included

1. Supervision of the Staff of District Assembly assigned duties in its area of authority.
2. Monitoring implementation of projects
3. Assisting any person assigned by the Town Council to collect revenue.

He advised that the Councils should meet at least once in a month to discuss and address developmental issues.

In the final presentation, the District Finance Officer, Mrs. Cecilia Donkor presented on Revenue Mobilization. She said a bank account should be opened by the Council before approval of the Assembly to commence the revenue collection.

She revealed that those Unit Committees interested in the revenue collection must first be bonded at the court.

She said 50% of the seeded revenue collected belongs to them but the total revenue collected must first be brought to the District Assembly.

She further said 2% of the District Assembly Common Fund belongs to them so they can apply for them any time by specifying what exactly they intend to spend the money on.

In his closing remark, the Assistant Director, Mr. Charles Boazor  thanked everyone for coming and urged them to communicate what has been discussed to others who were absent.

The Training/workshop was participatory, interactive and successful.